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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Answer Key Questions
Question 1 of 5
Normal removal of excess water in urine is known as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diuresis is the normal process of excreting excess water via urine.
Question 2 of 5
When the pH of body fluids begins to fall, proteins will
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low pH denatures proteins, disrupting their structure and function.
Question 3 of 5
In response to a rapid increase of organic acid in the body, you would expect to observe
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased ventilation removes CO2 to compensate for organic acid accumulation.
Question 4 of 5
Polyuria means
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Polyuria is defined as excessive urine output, often seen in conditions like diabetes, distinct from glycosuria (glucose in urine) or oliguria (low output).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of hypokalemia (low potassium levels)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Potassium is an essential electrolyte vital for nerve and muscle function. Hypokalemia, or low potassium, can be caused by factors that deplete the body's potassium levels. Diuretics can increase potassium excretion, excessive vomiting leads to electrolyte loss, and kidney disease impairs potassium regulation. Constipation, however, does not directly contribute to potassium depletion.